Melbourne flights would be promoted, benefiting the region's economic outlook

4:07 PM,
Feb. 24, 2014

Travelers at Melbourne International Airport wait for their luggage.

Written by

Ilana Kowarski
FLORIDA TODAY

US Airways has offered to invest more than $600,000 in a global advertising campaign for its flights to Melbourne International Airport if local contributors provide a total of $200,000.

The Brevard County Tourism Development Council has already set aside $100,000 for the advertising campaign. On Tuesday, the Melbourne Airport Authority is scheduled to vote on kicking in another $100,000 for the airport's share of the local contribution. The Melbourne airport staff is recommending the budget allocation.

"It is a matter for the board to decide if this is an appropriate, timely ...